Chapter 22 - Page 311 - Shanha Talks To Jesus

   Jesus cried out, "It is finished." He died, and the earth shook. The veil of the temple tore, and large rocks broke in half.

   Jesus had hung on the cross for nine hours before he died, but God revealed his crucifixion to the congregation within minutes.

   The village people feared for their lives as a black cloud hovered over the ancient city. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled continuously. It was getting late, so a soldier broke the legs of the two thieves who hung beside Jesus. He could see that Jesus was already dead, so he rammed a sword through his side. Blood ran down Jesus' leg, onto the ground. A bright light flashed in the ancient village and a white beam shot to heaven. Jim knew the beam of light was Jesus Christ.

   The vision faded, followed by the humming, the darkness, the rolling clouds-all the strange phenomena that signaled that the vision was over. The African village came back into focus. Most of the village people were in tears. They realized the man in the vision must truly be the son of God. They were aware the vision would not have been shown to them, if he wasn't. No one spoke a word. Everyone sat and thought about what they'd seen. Even the old man now believed Jesus was the son of God.

   Reverend Morris slowly walked up to the pulpit. He observed the emotions that held the congregation captive. "The miracle you just witnessed," he announced, "is how our Lord and savior died. After Jesus was crucified, he was resurrected and now sits on the right-hand side of God."

   Everyone sat quietly as Reverend Morris prayed, "Lord God Almighty, thank you for showing us how Jesus died. Please forgive us for the part we played in his crucifixion." He began to weep. "Lord God, I know everyone here believes in Jesus now, and I pray you will guide us in the paths you want us to walk."